We’ve certainly come a long way in how we cool down indoors. Growing up I remember pedestal fans, window fans and window air conditioners being the go-to options when things got hot. Nowadays while these options are still there, there has been a shift to other forms of cooling, one of those being portable air conditioners.

These freestanding units provide similar cooling power to a window AC unit but without the permanent installation aspect. They can be moved between rooms as needed and stored away when not in use making it much more convenient. That being said, portable units need to be attached to an open window for proper airflow, but it is not permanent and can be set up and taken down fairly easily and quickly.